Outdoor Security Camera Energy Cost Calculator
Weatherproof surveillance camera for outdoor home security monitoring.
Power Draw
8W
watts
Annual kWh
70
avg usage
Annual Cost
$9
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.05 tons
carbon impact
Outdoor Security Camera Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.02
Monthly Cost
$0.76
Annual Cost
$9
Lifetime Cost
$46
Energy Saving Opportunities
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 20% more energy
~$2/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Use motion-activated recording only
- ✓Choose solar-powered models
- ✓Reduce video quality for less processing power
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Security Camera (current) | 8W | 70 | $9 |
| Video Doorbell | 4W | 35 | $5 |
Outdoor Security Camera Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$100
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$9
Lifespan 5 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$46
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$146
Outdoor Security Camera Energy FAQ
Outdoor Security Camera Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run an outdoor security camera does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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